A Celebration of Centenarians

November 2024

Vasey RSL Care Frankston South has 10 residents who are 100 or more. A fabulous party was held recently to celebrate them all – Gwen Paxino, Doug Smith, John Nankervis, Joy Parker, Margaret Brew, Wyn Paris, Don Mackintosh, Joan Delaney, Phyllis Ketting Olivier and Dorren O’Brien.

Board Chair, Mike O’Meara OAM, congratulated our centenarians and noted what an honour it is for our organisation to have these men and women with us, all of whom are veterans or war widows from World War II!

Lifestyle Coordinator, Ruwan, and his team, put on a wonderful event with delicious party food, gifts and flowers for each guest of honour, a champagne toast and a celebration cake, which was cut by John and Gwen, both aged 100.

It was great to have so many family members come along to join in the festivities with their loved ones. And, making the celebration even more special, Nick McCallum from Channel 7 News, came along to chat with our residents and cover the celebration for the Saturday news!